Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Meraj
24 similar names matched by popularity and Islamic origin — The name 'Meraj' means "ascension" or "ladder" in Arabic, derived from the root *r-j-w* (to ascend), and specifically….
How we find these: names ranked close to Meraj in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Meraj
Rank #732
Aboubakar “The name 'Aboubakar' means "father of the young camel" and is a variant transliteration o…”
Rank #730
Layanah “The name 'Layanah' is a variant of 'Layla' or 'Layan', meaning "soft, gentle, or delicate…”
Rank #730
Sarfaraz “The given name 'Sarfaraz' means 'one who has been victorious' or 'triumphant', and its li…”
Rank #730
Sawana “The given name 'Sawana' is derived from the Arabic word 'sawān', meaning 'summer' or 'sea…”
Rank #732
Nahary “The given name 'Nahary' is derived from the Arabic name 'Nahar', meaning 'light' or 'day'…”
Rank #733
Batoul “The name Batoul means "virgin" or "pure" in Arabic, derived from the root *b-t-l* (ب-ت-ل)…”
Rank #729
Aati “The name 'Aati' is a feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" or "bestowal," d…”
Rank #734
Areesha “The name 'Areesha' means "one who is worthy" or "throne" in Arabic, derived from the root…”
Rank #728
Ghali “The name 'Ghali' means "expensive," "precious," or "dear" in Arabic, derived from the roo…”
Rank #734
Quessia “The given name 'Quessia' is derived from the Arabic name 'Qaysiya', meaning 'one who is v…”
Rank #727
Azema “The name 'Azema' is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "greatness" or "majes…”
Rank #736
Haleema “The name Haleema means "gentle," "patient," or "forbearing" and derives from the Arabic r…”
Rank #736
Meryam “The name 'Meryam' is a variant of 'Maryam', meaning "beloved" or "bitter" in Hebrew, deri…”
Rank #736
Rumaysa “The name 'Rumaysa' means "bunch of basil" or "sweet-smelling plant," derived from the Ara…”
Rank #736
Nourayn “The name 'Nourayn' means "two lights" in Arabic, derived from the root *n-w-r* (نور) mean…”
Rank #739
Cami “The given name 'Cami' is derived from the Arabic word 'kamī', meaning 'perfect' or 'compl…”
Rank #722
Malaikah “The name 'Malaikah' means "angels" and is derived from the Arabic root *malak* (ملك), ref…”
Rank #741
Enesa “The name 'Enesa' is a variant of 'Anisa' or 'Enisa', meaning "friendly" or "companion" in…”
Rank #720
Alif “The name 'Alif' means "first" or "leader," derived from the Arabic letter 'Alif (ا), the …”
Rank #720
Amaan “The name 'Amaan' means "safety," "protection," or "peace" in Arabic, derived from the roo…”
Rank #720
Ashar “The name 'Ashar' primarily means "one who has insight" or "perceptive," derived from the …”
Rank #720
Fawaz “The name 'Fawaz' means "successful" or "triumphant" in Arabic, derived from the root *f-w…”
Rank #720
Zaida “Zaida means "prosperous" or "fortunate" and derives from the Arabic root z-w-d, which rel…”
Rank #719
Zahara “Zahara means "blooming flower" or "to flourish" and derives from the Arabic root Z-H-R, w…”
Sister names for Meraj
Same cultural background as Meraj, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #27
Maida “Maida derives from the Arabic word "maidah" (مائدة), meaning "table" or "dining table," o…”
Rank #33
Amiira “The name 'Amiira' means "princess" or "commander" and derives from the Arabic root *amr* …”
Rank #38
Sidra “The given name 'Sidra' is derived from the Arabic word 'sidr', meaning 'lote tree' or 'lo…”
Rank #75
Sunna “Sunna derives from Arabic and means "the established practice" or "custom," referring spe…”
Rank #92
Safira “The given name 'Safira' means 'sapphire' or 'blue gemstone' and is derived from the Arabi…”
Rank #121
Almaas “The name Almaas means "diamond" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic word *al-mās* (ألماس),…”
Rank #158
Siya “The given name 'Siya' is derived from the Arabic word 'سيا' (Siya'), which means 'beautif…”
Rank #161
Alara “The given name 'Alara' is derived from the Arabic language and means 'ascender' or 'ascen…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Meraj" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Meraj include Aboubakar, Layanah, Sarfaraz.
What is the origin of the name Meraj?
Meraj is a Islamic name. The name 'Meraj' means "ascension" or "ladder" in Arabic, derived from the root *r-j-w* (to ascend), and specifically refers to the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) in Islamic tradition.
What are good sister names for Meraj?
If Meraj is used for one child, Maida is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.